Getting Into Fighting Shape

[Hungary Jack]

3 weeks removed from surgery and so far so good. But the inactivity is taking its toll. Surgery has not dimmed my appetite for Chipotle burritos and Fat Tire, and now my midsection has a nice layer of insulation that would be useful for a weeklong backpack trip, but not much else. And the once mighty muscles of my arms, chest and back have withered to desk-jockey proportions. Ugh.

And now a 2-day, 150-mile bike ride to raise money for MS is a month away. And a month later comes the annual high altitude hiking week in Colorado. These things will not be fun if I am not in top shape. And getting into top aerobic shape is painful. There is no way around it. I must be prepared to suffer now so I don't suffer later. Wish me courage.

[thrill]

Good courage to you, sir.